UNSW is recognised as a global leader in tomography innovation. With our world-class facilities and team of experts, we can produce high-resolution imaging combined with image analysis and physical property calculations and measurements. Our unmatched approach of instrument capacity and people skills provides unparalleled insights into microstructural behaviour.
Our Competitive Advantage
- Our award-winning analysis outperforms conventional X-ray CT
- Very high resolution allows imaging at submicron scale
- High speed method allows dynamic imaging, such as tracking of multicomponent fluid flows
Recent Research Projects
- Integrated analysis of experiment, tomography and numerical approach provide a framework to optimize enhanced oil and gas recovery (EOR/EGR) for heterogenous rock
- Contrast agent imaging identifies the gas flow in coal fractures
- In-situ fluid imaging under steady state condition
- High resolution biomedical samples imaging
Successful Applications
- The technology was commercialized through a spin-off company Digital Core Pty, which merged with Numerical Rocks AS to form Lithicon.
- In 2014, Lithicon was acquired by FEI for A$76 million
Facilities & Infrastructure
- Housed in a dedicated, temperature stabilized, lead lined room
- X-ray source (180kV/20W) with diamond windows
- High quality flatbed detector (3,072x3,072 pixel, 3.75 fps readout rate)
- Helical and circular scanning mode
- Pressure and flow cells for various sample sizes
